A fire broke out within a military area in the Pyrénées-Orientales region of southern France, covering an area of 10 hectares. The fire started shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, September 14, in Opoul-Périllos, according to the local fire and rescue service, SDIS 66, which confirmed the report. At the time of the report, the fire had spread over 10 hectares but was showing signs of decreasing intensity. Importantly, it remained contained within the military grounds and did not appear to pose a risk to nearby homes or communities, the SDIS stated. To ensure the fire does not spread beyond the military area, around 100 firefighters have been deployed to the site. These personnel include specialized units such as the Forest Fire Intervention Groups (GIFF), which are trained to handle wildfires in natural environments, as well as firefighters with expertise in tactical fire suppression. These teams are on standby to act if the fire moves outside the military zone. This incident marks the second fire in the same military area within a week. The previous fire, which occurred earlier in the week, covered an area of 5,000 square meters. While the causes of these fires are not yet clear, the repeated occurrences highlight the need for vigilance in such sensitive areas, especially given the dry conditions typical of the region during the summer and early autumn months. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and have emphasized the importance of fire prevention in military and restricted zones. The presence of specialized firefighting units underscores the seriousness with which such incidents are being handled, even when they are contained and do not threaten populated areas.